Crafty Planner Podcast

Sarah Watson {Episode # 140} Jun 11, 2018

Before we get to today's guest, I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a hiatus from the podcast after this episode. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for your support. One hundred and forty episodes is a tremendous milestone and I am proud of the stories I have been able to share and hope it inspired you, the listener.

Living in Brazil, Sarah Watson is an illustrator, fabric designer for Cloud 9 Fabrics, author, mother and wife. She has a degree in textiles from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is passionate about repeat patterning. Well known for her floral and natural illustrations, Sarah supports human and environmental stewardship through volunteer work and donations. As a mother of two young children, she talks about her career evolution, why organic fabrics are important to her and changes she has made since moving to Brazil and becoming a mother. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Gillian Whitcombe {Episode #139} May 28, 2018

Today's podcast guest is Gillian Whitcombe of Crafting a Rainbow and the Sewcialists. Living in Canada, Gillian is a teacher, sewist, wife and community builder. She learned to sew at an early age and started her blog, Crafting a Rainbow, in 2011. After serving as an editor for the Curvy Sewing Collective, Gillian revitalized the Sewcialists website with collaboration from other sewists. During our conversation, we talk about her love for community building and teaching, the development of the "who we are" series on the Sewcialists, her fun sewing dares and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Sara Trail and the Social Justice Sewing Academy {Episode #138} May 14, 2018

Today's podcast episode is a bit different than those of the past. I became interested in the Social Justice Sewing Academy in April of last year while working on my "Make a Difference" series and highlighted their work in this post. Since then, I have watched their progress through social media and saw pieces of their work firsthand at Quilt Con. For this interview, I start with a segment from Colleen Haraden, who is their Operations Director. We recorded before Quilt Con and talked about her volunteer experiences along with how their Quilt Con pieces came together. The second segment is an interview with Sara Trail, the Executive Director. We talk about her work with the Social Justice Sewing Academy along with her creative journey, the lessons she hopes to bring out in her student, the impact of trauma, and her work today. This is a thought provoking episode and I hope you enjoy it.

Kim Eichler Messmer {Episode #137} Apr 30, 2018

Today's podcast guest is Kim Eichler-Messmer. Living in Kansas City, Kim is a teacher, author of Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts, fabric designer for Marcus Fabrics, owner of the Kansas City Textile Studio, textile artist and wife. Growing up in a creative household, Kim learned to sew from her father. She received her bachelor's degree in print making and master's degree in fine art/textiles. She has been an artist in residence at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and currently teaches at the Kansas City Art Institute.

During our conversation, we talk about the common concerns people have in their first fabric dying class, designing her first fabric line, the sustainability of making, when she decides to say no and how she gets out of a creative funk. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Freddy Moran {Episode #136} Apr 16, 2018

Today's guest is Freddy Moran. Living in northern California, Freddy is a fiber artist, author, teacher, matriarch of quilting and mother of five boys and grandmother to eight girls and five boys. During our discussion, we talk about her relationship with Gwen Marston, her passion for color, how she creates with macular degeneration and her three pieces of advice for quilters.

Special thanks to Darling Rose, Jessica Darling's fabric store, for sponsoring this episode. Crafty Planner podcast listeners may use the coupon code SHESCRAFTY for 15% off total purchase OR use HELLODARLING for free shipping.

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Ellen Baker of The Long Thread {Episode #135} Apr 02, 2018

Today's guest is Ellen Baker of the Long Thread. Living in Atlanta, Georgia, Ellen is a fabric designer for Kokka Fabrics, maker, author of 1,2, 3 Sew and 1, 2, 3 Quilt, as well as being a wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about changes in the quilting and making community over the last decade, how she integrates imperfection in her design process, crafting as a feminist act and how she shares her passion in her work. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Erin Burke Harris of House on Hill Road {Episode #134} Mar 12, 2018

Today's guest is Erin Burke Harris of House on Hill Road. Living in Louisville, Kentucky, Erin is a quilter, maker, author of Quilt Essential and Make Your Own Medallion as well as being a wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about living with a visual impairment, why she initially held back on the publication of her second book, Make Your Own Medallion, when she heard about another potentially similar book, how her gratitude practice has influenced her daily perspective, why she cut up her color card and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Meg McElwee of Sew Liberated {Episode #133} Feb 26, 2018

Today's guest is Meg McElwee. Living in North Carolina, Meg is a garment maker and designer as well as author of the book Sew Liberated and Growing Up Sew Liberated, teacher, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about how Montessori led to her pattern business, the way her life changed after becoming a "heart Mom", pride versus bravery in clothing choices and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Rebecca Ringquist {Episode #132} Feb 12, 2018

Today's guest is Rebecca Ringquist. Living in Portland, Oregon, Rebecca is a textile artist, author of the book Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshops, owner of Dropcloth Samplers, Bernina sewing machine ambassador, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about how her work began and has evolved through moves and motherhood, her best tips for thrifting and learning to embroider, why embroidery is her chosen medium and a few of our secret crushes. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Kathryn Clark {Episode #131} Jan 22, 2018

Today's guest is Kathryn Clark. Living in San Francisco and Sonoma, California, Kathryn is a textile artist, maker, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about her Foreclosure Quilt series, as seen in the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, how she connects her voice to her work, craft as a fine art medium and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Maritza Soto {Episode #130} Jan 08, 2018

Maritza Soto is today's guest. She is a maker, teacher, wife and mother. Her quilt, Go North, is on the cover of the newly released Modern Quilts book from the Modern Quilt Guild. During our conversation, we talk about the making of Go North, the reaction she received to her "I'm with Her" quilt block, how she approaches both her improv and structured work and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Tara Faughnan {Episode #129} Nov 27, 2017

Today's guest is Tara Faughnan. Living in Oakland, California, Tara is a textile designer, quilter, teacher and wife. During our conversation, we talk about how she has developed her sense of color, her double wedding ring and Pine Burr quilts, the importance of valuing your work, and her upcoming role as a Quilt Con judge. I hope you enjoy this interview.

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Mark Lipinski {Episode #128} Nov 13, 2017

As the fourth guest in my Slow Making series, today's guest is Mark Lipinski of Pickle Road Studios. After a career in television production, including shows like Oprah, the View, Crossing Over and Sally Jesse Raphael, Mark decided to follow his creative passion and enter the quilting world. Never content to stay on the sidelines, Mark founded and edited Quilters Home magazine, was the co-host of Quilting Out Loud (a television show about quilting), hosted an internet radio station called Creative Mojo, formed the Slow Stitching Movement, while designing fabric and patterns. Through his laid back style and vast experience, Mark has entertained and inspired countless quilters. He is also a devoted father and supported by his life partner. After discovering Mark had a genetic kidney disease, he has changed his creative practice to support his refined sense of self and place. During our discussion, we talk about how the industry has changed since he became involved, how he balances his life as a "sewlebrity", why he started the slow stitching movement and more. I hope you enjoy this thoughtful interview.

Special thanks to Plum Deluxe, a Portland, Oregon based tea company who hand blends small batches of loose leaf tea, for sponsoring this episode.

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Katrina Rodabaugh {Episode #127} Oct 30, 2017

Continuing October's mini series on the value of slow making, today's podcast guest is Katrina Rodabaugh. Living in New York, Katrina Rodabaugh is a writer, mender, natural dyer, teacher, wife, and mother.

During our conversation, we talk about her five year Make Thrift Mend challenge and how one decision about sustainability can lead to a cascade of mindset changes. Being parents of younger children, we touch on how slow making decisions influence the decision making process we try to instill in our children. As makers, we delve into the tender subjects of balancing inspiration with making something your own. We also talk about her Slow Fashion citizen series for Fringe Association and her move from California to New York. I hope you enjoy the episode

Karen Templer of Fringe Supply Co/Fringe Association {Episode #126} Oct 16, 2017

Today's guest is Karen Templer of Fringe Supply Co. and Fringe Association. Living in Nashville, Karen is a garment maker, knitter, store owner, community builder and wife. We talk about her career revolving around her values of content, commerce and community, why she started Slow Fashion October and small changes people can make to create a more conscientious wardrobe. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Special thanks to Plum Deluxe, a Portland, Oregon based tea company who hand blends small batches of loose leaf tea, for sponsoring this episode.

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Samantha Lindgren of A Gathering of Stitches {Episode #125} Oct 02, 2017

Today's podcast is the first in a mini series about slow making and I am honored to present Samantha Lindgren of A Gathering of Stitches as my first guest. Living in Maine, Samantha is a teacher, garment sewist, quilter, community builder and hosts the Slow Stitching and Slow Fashion retreats. We talk about how experience is more satisfying than stuff, the importance of connection and meaning, the closing of her physical space and her evolving career. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Special thanks to Plum Deluxe and their fantastic tea subscription service for sponsoring this episode.

Roderick Kiracofe {Episode #124} Sep 18, 2017

Today's guest is Roderick Kiracofe. Living in San Francisco, Roderick is a former quilt dealer, quilt collector, and author of The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort, Cloth and Comfort: Pieces of Women's Lives from Their Quilts and Diaries as well as Unconventional and Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar. During our conversation we talk about the beginning of his quilt collecting, his passion for quilt history, why he took a break from the industry and how he overcame his own form of imposter syndrome to write Unconventional and Unexpected. This is a longer interview but there is so much important quilt and cultural history that I wanted to preserve. I hope you enjoy Roderick's forty year journey and wisdom.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. A special thank you to my listeners who support the podcast through their donations. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Amy Milne of the Quilt Alliance {Episode #123} Sep 11, 2017

Today's guest is Amy Milne, the Executive Director of the Quilt Alliance whose mission is to "document, preserve, and share our American quilt heritage by collecting the rich stories that historic and contemporary quilts, and their makers, tell about our nation’s diverse peoples and their communities."

During our discussion, we delve into the importance of preserving quilt history through labels and story, the evolution of the Quilt Alliance's preservation programs including Quilters' Save Our Stories, "Go Tell it at the Quilt Show", Quilters Take Manhattan and Not Fade Away. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Nancy Bavor {Episode #122} Sep 04, 2017

For my second interview in a mini series on the historical role of quilts and their preservation, today's guest is Nancy Bavor. Nancy is a quilter, quilt appraiser, wife, mother and the Executive Director of the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, the world's oldest quilt museum. During our conversation, we talk about quilts as a form of creative expression, how museums decide what quilts are acquired along with which exhibits are shown, the idea of credit and derivation in art and more. Nancy's thoughtfulness and extensive knowledge are an excellent addition to the mini series and I hope you enjoy the discussion.

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Laura McDowell Hopper {Episode #121} Aug 21, 2017

One of the aspects I love about hosting the podcast is the ability it gives me to explore topics of interest. Having spent hours working on a quilt, thinking about the connection we have to makers in the past and making individual decisions about the quilt, one aspect I haven't considered is what happens to the quilt in the long term. Bombarded with consumerist ideas, it seems like an endless cycle of making the latest and newest thing. But who decides what we preserve of this time in quilting history? What will be remembered and by whom? I tackle this topic a bit with Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi and Bill Volckening. Eager to explore the topic more extensively, I'm starting a podcast mini series about the preservation of quilts and the role of quilting making in history.

My first is Laura McDowell Hopper. Laura lives in Chicago and is a quilter, teacher, textile preservation specialist and curator at the James B and Rosalyn L Pick Museum of Anthropology. I met Laura at Quilt Con earlier this year and appreciated the opportunity to hear her insightful connection to textiles. We share a love for music and both enjoy exploring the idea of craft and art. During our conversation, we talk about the Pick Museum's upcoming Quilts and Human Rights exhibit as well as why she feels quilt making is a feminist act. I also make a hilarious mistake in the episode. It's a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Tricia Royal {Episode #120} Aug 07, 2017

Today's guest is Tricia Royal of Bits and Bobbins. Living in Chicago, Tricia is a sewist, quilter, teacher, artist, wife and mother. She is the founder of the Flickr group, Wardrobe Remix, a DIY street fashion community with over 20,000 members and 88,000 pictures. While exploring textiles, she fell in love with quilting and won third place in the improvisation category at Quilt Con 2015 for her quilt, "This Way". During our conversation, we talk about starting Wardrobe Remix, why quilting is an art form and the greatest lesson she has learned in her creative journey.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Amy Butler {Episode #119} Jul 24, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Amy Butler. Living in Ohio, Amy is an artist, fabric designer for Free Spirit Fabrics, teacher, author, and wife. Considered to be one of the leaders and community builders in the modern quilt movement, we delve into her work style, what motivates her, how she met her husband and best friend, her decision to start Blossom Magazine and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Special thanks to The Confident Stitch for sponsoring this episode.

Rachel Clark {Episode # 118} Jul 17, 2017

Rachel Clark is a wearable artist, pattern designer, lecturer, teacher, and mother. She began creating wearable art in 1973 and teaching on the national circuit in 199o. Known for her intuitive sense of color, Rachel mixes fabric types along with the story behind each piece. Her work has been in one woman shows along with magazines and in the Fairfield/Bernina Fashion Show.

During our conversation, we talk about her journey as a child from Louisiana to her home today in Watsonville, California as well as how she designs her wearable art pieces, getting over the loss of her work and her "organized chaos" working style. I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode is sponsored by The Confident Stitch, a new fabric store specializing in garment fabrics, modern quilting cottons, and great customer service. At The Confident Stitch, you’ll also find patterns, notions, and everything else you need to feel empowered expressing yourself through fabric. To celebrate Rachel Clark's commitment to wearable art, The Confident Stitch is offering a one-time 10% discount to Crafty Planner listeners. Use the code, RACHEL10 at checkout to receive your discount.

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Ashley Nickels {Episode # 117} Jul 03, 2017

The third interview in my surface design podcast series is Ashley Nickels. Living in San Francisco, Ashley is a quilter, writer and teacher. She grew up in the quilting community and is the daughter of Sue Nickels, an award winning long arm quilter/author/teacher. During our conversation, we talk about being the daughter of a quilter, the value of personal challenges, how living in Spain changed her perspective, her passion for teaching, and her life's theme song.

Special thanks to Dharma Trading Company for sponsoring this episode. For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Jane Dunnewold {Episode #116} Jun 26, 2017

When I decided to produce a surface design podcast series, Jane Dunnewold was a natural choice. Spanning a thirty year career, Jane has worked in various surface design medias, written several books including Complex Cloth, Art Cloth and Creative Strength Training, is the Past President of the Surface Design Association, and founded the Surface Design Studio at the Southwest School of Craft. Living in San Antonio, Texas, she has her own teaching studio as well as works with her daughter on her Creative Strength Training courses. During our conversation, we talk about how personal challenges shape your work, the connection between psychology and creativity, how our work can be a reflection of our voice, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Special thanks to Dharma Trading Company for sponsoring this series. As a second generation customer of their company, I know they have all of your fabric printing, painting and dyeing bases covered. Serving the fiber artist community since 1969 with great prices and the best customer support in the industry, Dharma Trading Company is your source for textile art supplies.You can find them online at dharmatrading.com or call toll free at 800-542-5227. Podcast Listeners can save 10% off their order with promo code Dharma10 For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website.

Karen Lewis of Blueberry Park {Episode #115} Jun 19, 2017

The first in my three part series on surface design is Karen Lewis. Living in Leeds, England, Karen Lewis is a quilter, screen printer, teacher, fabric designer for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about how she designs her screen prints, the biggest unfounded fear about screen printing, the importance of handmade products and following her passion led to her fabric lines. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Dharma Trading Company for sponsoring this episode. Dharma has all of your fabric printing, painting and dyeing bases covered. Serving the fiber artist community since 1969 with great prices and the best customer support in the industry, Dharma Trading is your source for textile art supplies. You can find them online at dharmatrading.com or call toll free at 800-542-5227. Podcast Listeners can save 10% off their order with promo code Dharma10

Dr Carolyn Mazloomi {Episode #114} Jun 12, 2017

Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi is a quilt historian, curator, author, lecturer, artist, wife and mother. She also founded the African American Quilt Guild of Los Angeles and the Women of Color Quilters Network. Passionate about educating the public about African American quilts, Carolyn has curated 17 exhibits including the largest travel exhibit of African American quilts called "Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations" along with having her own quilts in over 70 exhibits. She was named the National Heritage Fellow by the National Endownment for the Arts in 2014 and the Distinguished Scholar and celebrated artist lifetime acheivement award by Faith Ringgold's Anyone Can Fly Foundation. She was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame Museum in 2016. During our conversation, we talk about what she considers to be her greatest achievement, dispelling the myth of what an African American quilt might look like, why quilts are her passion, the line between inspiration and appropriation along with art being reflective of a community's social, political and cultural current. As a warning, there are a few explicit words.

Podcast Music by Mekanism Sound

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Melissa Fehr of Fehr Trade {Episode #113} May 25, 2017

Today's guest is Melissa Fehr of Fehr Trade. Living on a boat in England, Melissa is a garment maker, thriving transplant athlete and runner. We talk about her passion for exercise, dealing with a major health issue and the empowerment of making activewear fit for you. We recorded in two segments so you may notice a difference at the end of the episode. I hope Melissa inspires you to follow your dreams and believe in your abilities. Thank you for listening.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Today's episode is sponsored by imagine gnats.

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Deepika Prakash of Pattern Review {Episode #112} May 22, 2017

Continuing my garment sewing podcast series, today's guest is Deepika Prakash of Pattern Review. We talk about what motivated Deepika to create her website in 2001, why she feels that now is our time to sew, the technological changes since she started the website and what excites her about those changes and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Special thanks to imagine gnats for sponsoring this episode. imagine gnats is a one stop shop for apparel fabrics, printed and digital patterns, and notions. Along with everything you need to stitch a handmade wardrobe, you can also find sewing and crafting inspiration on the imagine gnats blog, including pattern reviews, fabric information, and crafting tutorials. See it all at imaginegnats.com and use coupon code “memademay” for 10% off all regular priced items for the entire month of May.

Alex Anderson {Quilty Box May Edition} May 15, 2017

Today's guest is Alex Anderson. Living in Northern California, Alex is a quilting legend who has written thirty books, is an ambassador for Bernina sewing machines, designs fabric for RJR Fabrics, is a founding partner of the Quilt Show and so much more. During our discussion, we talk about how Alex met Ricky Tims, how she describes her career, the start of the Quilt Show, her advice for quilters developing their voice, what she included in her Quilty Box and how she plans her future projects.

This episode is sponsored by Quilty Box. Since 2013, Quilty Box has delivered quilting inspiration to your door each month. Featured artists help curate a collection of the latest fabrics, newest products, and best designs. Treat yourself to a monthly surprise at QuiltyBox.com

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Peter Lappin of Male Pattern Boldness {Episode #110} May 08, 2017

Today's guest is Peter Lappin of Male Pattern Boldness. Living in New York, Peter is a garment maker, partner to Michael and dog dad. During our conversation, we talk about Peter's love for vintage sewing machines and patterns, the story behind his cousin Cathy Lane and why he considers himself a "craftsperson".

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to imagine gnats for sponsoring this episode.

Kelli Ward of True Bias {Episode #109} May 01, 2017

In honor of Me Made May, I'm hosting a series of garment designers/industry leaders on the podcast. My first guest is Kelli Ward of True Bias. Living in Denver, Colorado, Kelli is a pattern designer, garment maker, wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about finding identity as a mother, following passion in your career, how she sources fabric and background on her Hudson pant, Southport dress and LoDo dress patterns. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Special thanks to imagine gnats for sponsoring this episode.

Dan Rouse {Episode 108} Apr 24, 2017

Today's guest is Dan Rouse. Living in Oakland, California, Dan is a textile artist, landscape designer, quilter, teacher and father. During our discussion, we talk about his exploration into raw edge applique quilts, advice about creating denim quilts, his design process for quilts and gardens along with the importance of making on your own terms. I hope you enjoy the episode. For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Jennifer Moore of Monaluna {Quilty Box April Edition} Apr 17, 2017

Today's guest is Jennifer Moore of Monaluna. Living in Walnut Creek, California, Jennifer is a designer, textile artist, wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about her design process, the importance of developing an organic fabric line, what she included in her Quilty Box and more. I hope you love our fun conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Ashley Nell Tipton {Episode # 106} Apr 10, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Ashley Nell Tipton. Living in San Diego, Ashley is a fashion designer and winner of Season 14 of Project Runway. During our discussion, we talk about her design process for plus sized clothes, her experience on Project Runway and the importance of self acceptance. There are a few cuss words but I have not labeled this episode as explicit so I'm warning you now. I love Ashley's energy and perspective and hope you enjoy our conversation. SPONSORED BY: Simplicity Patterns is proud to sponsor this podcast episode with Ashley Nell Tipton. Ashley brings her bold fashion sense to our creative group and designs wearable plus sized clothes. She has a fantastic knit bodysuit pattern (Simplicity number 8344) and a dress, top and skirt combination pattern (Simplicity number 8345). We can't wait to see what she comes up with next! You can see her latest collection at simplicity.com. For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Jen Hewett {Episode #105} Mar 27, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Jen Hewett. Living in San Francisco, Jen is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, teacher and mother to Gus, her adorable dog. During our discussion, we talk about her personal challenges such as Print, Pattern, Sew along with her 52 Weeks of Printmaking. We delve into the importance of self confidence while making, the sensitivity to nuance created when in between "worlds", how anxiety can shape creative work, and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Hunter's Design Studio for sponsoring this episode (and check out her latest quilt pattern: a tribute to Carrie Fisher and General Organa with proceeds going to ChickTech)

Timna Tarr {Podcast Episode # 104} Mar 20, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Timna Tarr. Living in Massachusetts, Timna has a bachelor's degree in Art History and is a quilter, teacher, designer, and long arm quilter. Her quilts have won awards at Road to California, Quilt Con, the Vermont Quilt Festival and more. During our conversation, we talk about her color selection process, how she made her first map quilt and what has changed since then, the perspective of art and craft and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Alison Glass and Chen Wu {Quilty Box March Episode} Mar 15, 2017

Today's podcast will be different than past episodes in that there are two guests! As Alison Glass is the curator of the March Quilty Box and I interviewed her last year, we decided to interview Alison along with Chen O'Malley/Wu, known as mushyhed on Instagram. Chen works with Alison and is behind the hashtag chenisthebest and now a new one called sidekickchen. This is a fun conversation about stalkers who become friends, the reality of artistic inspiration, what Alison choose for this month's Quilty Box and more. I hope you enjoy this giggly conversation.

Melody Miller {Episode #102} Mar 06, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Melody Miller. Living in Atlanta, GA, Melody is the Creative Director and Founding Designer of Cotton and Steel, author of Ruby Star Wrapping, wife and mother. Since the debut of Cotton and Steel at the Spring 2014 Quilt Market, Melody has been at the forefront of a powerful commitment to the modern aesthetic. I wanted to hear how she created Cotton and Steel, her thoughts on fabric design and her personal and professional vision. While we talk about those questions and more are discussed in the podcast, I also came away with confirmation of the power of collaboration, the importance of pursuing your dreams and how friends can push you to be your vest best. I am grateful to the Modern Quilt Guild for providing a place to podcast at Quilt Con. It gave Melody and I an opportunity to record in person and Quilt con participants a behind the scenes glimpse at the recording process. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Sarah Bond {Podcast Episode #101} Feb 20, 2017

For episode #101 of the Crafty Planner podcast, my guest is Sarah Bond. Living in Philadelphia, Sarah is a quilter, teacher and mother. During our podcast, we talk about the interaction between her quilts and her family's history, fostering a community through teaching, how her practice has changed since the election, and more.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Angela Pingel {Quilty Box February Edition} Feb 15, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Angela Pingel. Living in Indiana, Angela is a textile designer, author of A Quilter's Mixology about curved sewing, pattern designer, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about what she included in her Quilty Box, how quilting has become therapy, and her self proclaimed #nerdalert status. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Aneela Hoey {Podcast Episode #99} Jan 30, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Aneela Hoey of comfortstitching. Living in England, Aneela is a textile designer, author of Little Stitches about hand embrodiery and an upcoming book called Stitched Sewing Organizers. She has designed fabric for Moda Fabrics and now designs for Cloud 9 Fabrics. She is also a pattern designer, wife and mother. During our conversation, we talk about her creative journey training as a commerical textile designer to today, her thoughtful design process including the story behind the cat print in her Hello Petal fabric line, her role in the e-zine Fat Quarterly, her decision to share her cancer diagnosis and so much more. For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.

Stephanie Palmer of Late Night Quilter {Quilty Box January Edition} Jan 16, 2017

Today's podcast guest is Stephanie Palmer of Late Night Quilter. Living in Austin, Texas, Stephanie is a pattern designer, long arm quilter, created the Quilters Planner, part of the Quilt Theory design collaborative, wife and mother of four. As this month's Quilty Box curator, we talk about her move from clinical psychology to quilting, how she became an Ambassador for Handi Quilter, developing her Quilters Planner, and what she included in her Quilty Box. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Lisa Congdon {Podcast Episode #97} Jan 09, 2017

I'm honored to introduce today's guest, Lisa Congdon. I had the privilege of hearing her keynote address at Craftcation a few years ago and wanted to share her wisdom on the podcast. Lisa is a surface designer, illustrator, author of seven books, speaker, teacher, wife and animal mom. During our conversation, we talk about her creative journey starting in the education field and how a chance art class led to her art career. She gives advice on how creative people can develop their own voice and the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. As a proponent of integrating her experiences into her work, Lisa talk about how politics has changed her practice and the impact of judging Quilt Con on her work. After years of living in California, she and her partner recently moved to Portland, Oregon so we talk about the move and her feelings about her new neighborhood. We also touch on how daily/weekly projects motivate her along with the aftermath of the Cody Foster lawsuit. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Natalie Barnes of Beyond the Reef / Quilty Box December Edition Dec 12, 2016

Today's guest is Natalie Barnes of Beyond the Reef Patterns. Living in southern California, Natalie is a quilter, author of A Modern Twist, teacher, dog mom, pattern and fabric designer.

During our conversation, we start out by talking about her creative journey as an interior designer and how she started Beyond the Reef after a relaxing morning in Hawaii. Exploring her organic design process, we also talk about how she records her inspiration and how her book came into fruition. Known for her inclusiveness in the industry, she talks about the decision to work with "her nine" to produce pieces for her Windham Fabrics Handmaker Quilt Market booth along with why going to Quilt Market is important to her and the industry. She discusses what she included in her Quilty Box along with gives suggestions for those considering a career in design. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Podcast Episode # 95: Sam Hunter Dec 05, 2016

Today's guest is Sam Hunter of Hunters Design Studio. Living in Portland, Oregon, Sam is a pattern designer, teacher and mother. She also wrote Quilt Talk, a paper piecing alphabet book for Stash Books. Passionate about the value of craft, she created the "We Are $ew Worth It" series. During our episode, we talk about how she integrates her personal beliefs in her work, her process designing patterns, thoughts about derivative work and more. As a warning, there are a few swear words so the episode has been marked explicit. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop and Project 48 for sponsoring this episode.

Carolyn Friedlander / Mighty Lucky December Edition Dec 01, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Carolyn Friedlander. Living in Florida, Carolyn is an author, teacher, fabric and pattern designer. During our podcast, we talk about her design process, the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club challenge about project overwhelm and her advice on developing your own advice. I hope you love the episode!

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Lucky Spool Media, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia for sponsoring this episode.

Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis / Quilty Box November Edition Nov 14, 2016

For today's episode, my guest is Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis. With over twenty years of sewing experience, Tammy is a pattern and fabric designer, wife and mother. Tammy talks about her love for batik fabrics and her upcoming line with Island Batiks along with her tips for a successful sewing project and what she included in her Quilty Box. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Brenda Ratliff / Episode 92 Nov 07, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Brenda Ratliff. Brenda is one of the most prolific producers in the industry between owning Pink Castle Fabrics, designing fabric for RJR Fabrics, hosting Glamp Stitchalot, co-organizing Sew Pro, and being a wife and a mother. We talk about how she balances her family and work, designing her fabric lines, and her advice for someone starting out in the industry. You wouldn't want to miss this episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Amanda Jean Nyberg / Mighty Lucky November Edition Oct 31, 2016

As part of my continuing series with the designers of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Amanda Jean Nyberg. Also known as Crazy Mom Quilts, Amanda is hands down one of the queens of scraps. She is a pattern designer, has a fabric collection called Good Neighbors with Connecting Threads, co-wrote Sunday Morning Quilts and is a wife and mother. For this month, she is teaching color for her design challenge. During our podcast, we talk about her scrap collection, designing fabric and the importance of good friends. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Patrick Lose / Episode 90 Oct 24, 2016

Today's guest is Patrick Lose. Living in Arizona, Patrick is a quilter, pattern designer, fabric designer and teacher. During our podcast, we talk about his twenty years of experience in the sewing industry, how traditional and modern quilting interact along with why he is starting his own fabric company. Patrick and I barely scratched the surface with this conversation and hope for a part two in 2017.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.

Sarah Thomas of Sariditty / Quilty Box October edition Oct 17, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Sarah Thomas of Sariditty. Living in northwest United States, Sarah is a quilter, pattern designer, Handiquilter instructor, wife and animal mother. During our podcast, we talk about her creative journey, designing quilts and what she included in her Quilty Box. I hope you love the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Sarah Nishiura / Episode 88 Oct 10, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Sarah Nishiura. Living in Chicago, Illinois, Sarah is quilter, teacher, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about how she integrated thrifted pieces into her quilts, her love for math and how she teaches others to quilt. I hope you love the episode.
Special thank you to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring today's episode.

Nichole Vogelsinger of Wild Boho / Mighty Lucky October Edition Oct 03, 2016

As part of my series on the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Nichole Vogelsinger of Wild Boho. Living in Pennsylvania, Nichole is a pattern designer, author, wife and mother. For this month, she is teaching us how to create your own embroidery pattern! During our podcast, we talk about her challenge, including two different ways to make the pattern, along with her tools and techniques for making hoop art. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Diane Gilleland / Episode 86 Sep 26, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Diane Gilleland. Living in Oregon, Diane is the genius behind Crafty Pod who has written three books, taught all over the country and for Creative Live along with being an early craft blogger and Podcaster. During our podcast, we have a thoughtful and deep conversation about the ever changing craft industry and why she decided to leave. This is a raw and emotional episode meant to be thought provoking so if there is a need to respond to it, I would appreciate a kind one. Thank you.

Liesl Gibson / Episode 85 Sep 19, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Liesl Gibson. Living in Madrid, Spain, Liesl is the owner of Liesl & Co whose pattern companies include Straight Stitch Society, Lisette, Oliver & S and Liesl & Co. She also designs fabrics and writes books along with being a wife and a mother. During our podcast, we talk about working with her husband, the importance of living genuinely and why you could buy and make what you love.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Kaari Meng of French General / Quilty Box September Edition Sep 15, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Kaari Meng. Living in Los Angeles, California, Kaari is the owner of French General, author of six craft books, creative retreat organizer, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about her love for French design, her pursuit of things that make her happy and what she has included in her Quilty Box. I hope you enjoy this inspiring episode
Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.

Jo Packham / Episode 83 Sep 12, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Jo Packham. Jo is the creator and editor in chief of the Where Women Create, Where Women Cook and Where Women Create Business magazines, owns her own publishing company, has a line of Sizzix dies, co-founded the Creative Connection, and has owned and operated local stores in Ogden, Utah. During our podcast, we talk about how she looks for artists to showcase in her magazines, how defeat should be a badge of honor and the importance of knowing your own truth.

Annabel Wrigley / Episode 82 Sep 05, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Annabel Wrigley. Living in rural Virginia, Annabel is the author of the "We Love to Sew" series, owner of the Little Pincushion Studio, fabric and pattern designer, teacher, mother and wife. During our podcast, we talk about how she became a children's sewing teacher, the best lesson she has learned from teaching and how she finds balance in her life. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Jacquie Gering / Mighty Lucky September Edition Sep 01, 2016

As part of the ongoing Mighty Lucky Quilting Club series, today's podcast guest is Jacquie Gering. Living in Kansas City, Jacquie is the co-author of Quilt Modern and author of an upcoming book called Walk, quilter, teacher, Chair of the Modern Quilt Guild, wife and mother to two sons. During the podcast, we talk about how her design style has changed, her Mighty Lucky challenge to explore negative space, the Modern Quilt Guild's blog post about derivative work and how to see quilts from a compositional perspective.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Lucky Spool Media and Sewtopia for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Kathy Hall of Andover Fabrics / Episode 80 Aug 29, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Kathy Hall. Living in New York, Kathy is a fabric designer, sewist, and Design Director for Andover Fabrics. During our podcast, we talk about her work as a fabric designer including the Little House on a Prairie fabric line, what she looks for in a new fabric designer, the process of creating a fabric line and her thoughts on modern and traditional quilting.
Thank you to Fat Quarter Shop and Andover Fabrics for sponsoring this episode!

Heather Jones / Episode 79 Aug 22, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Heather Jones. Living in Cincinnati, Ohio, Heather is a quilter, two time finalist for the Martha Stewart American Made Awards, author, teacher, fabric and pattern designer. During our podcast, we talk about why she declined her first book offer and waited to write Quilt Local, how she followed her heart and pursued art as a career and her thoughts about the idea of "derivative" work in modern quilting.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Gotham Quilts for sponsoring this episode!

Amy Barickman / Quilty Box August Edition Aug 15, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Amy Barickman. Living in Kansas City, Amy owns Indygo Junction and designs both patterns and fabric. During our podcast, we talk about the role her mother has played in her career, her design process, what she included in her Quilty Box and the changes she has seen in the last twenty five years in the industry. I hope you love the episode!

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.
Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Melissa Mora of Melly Sews / Episode 77 Aug 08, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Melissa Mora of the blog Melly Sews. Living in Texas, Melissa is a sewist, teacher, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about the creative energy in Austin, the real life of a football coach's wife, her garment making history and how she gives everyone permission to make clothes that fit you. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Sarah Fielke / Mighty Lucky August Episode Aug 01, 2016

As part of the ongoing Mighty Lucky Quilting Club series, Today's podcast guest is Sarah Fielke. As a quilter, self proclaimed applique lover, teacher, author, pattern and fabric designer living in Australia, we talk about her design challenge to make applique blocks inspired by pieced blocks, her passion for quilt history, moving on from Material Obsession and what she would do if she had a day free of obligations.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Lucky Spool Media and Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Lea Redmond / Episode 75 Jul 25, 2016

Today's guest is Lea Redmond of Leafcutter Designs. Living in Oakland, California, Lea is a maker, creative thinker, and inspiring person. We talk about her book, Knit the Sky, how she raises awareness through small acts and her creation of the World's Smallest Post Office project. There is also a giveaway for a copy of her book. Please check out my website, craftyplanner.com, for more information.

Kim Werker / Episode 74 Jul 18, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Kim Werker. Living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Kim is a maker, crochet genius, creative thinker, wife, mother and just all around fun person. During our podcast, we talk about her book, Make it Mighty Ugly, how she became the first editor of Interweave Crochet and how everyone is creative in their own way. As a warning, this episode has been labeled explicit due to colorful language.

Kathleen Starr of Starr Design Fabrics / Quilty Box July Edition Jul 15, 2016

Today's guest is Kathleen Starr of Starr Design Fabrics. Living in a small town in Northern California, Kathleen is a quilter, pattern designer, wife, mother and hand dye expert. During our podcast, we talk about her hand dye practice, how the industry has changed in the last twenty years and how she designed the fabrics and patterns in her Quilty Box. I hope you enjoy the episode.
This episode is sponsored by Quilty Box.

Charlotte Newland / Episode 72 Jul 11, 2016

Today's guest is Charlotte Newland. Living in England, Charlotte is a garment sewist, quilter, wife, mother and a contest on this season's Great British Sewing Bee. During the podcast, we talk about the process of becoming a contestant for the show, her garment making journey and her adorable bunny slippers. We talk extensively about this season (and there are some swear words) so let this serve as your spoiler alert.

Cheryl Arkison / Mighty Lucky July Edition Jul 04, 2016

As part of my continuing series of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Cheryl Arkison. Cheryl is a Canadian pattern designer, author, wife and mother. For this month, she is teaching the "One Fabric, One Quilt" design challenge where she tackles the beauty of using one fabric in a quilt. It's also a great way to use up your large scale quilting cottons. During our podcast, we talk about her sketchbook process, being a QuiltCon judge and developing your quilt voice.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Lucky Spool Media, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia for sponsoring this episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes and the Aurifil thread box giveaway!), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Sonya Philip of 100 Acts of Sewing / Episode 70 Jun 27, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Sonya Philip of 100 Acts of Sewing. Living in San Francisco, California, Sonya is a maker, garment pattern designer, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about her journey, how the act of sewing changed her perspective about herself, her thoughts on "fast fashion" and the empowerment of making for yourself.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode and a chance to win a subscription to Creativebug, please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Norma Loehr of Orange Lingerie / Episode 69 Jun 20, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Norma Loehr of Orange Lingerie. Living in Boston, Massachusetts, Norma is a trained bra maker, pattern designer, author and wife. During our podcast, we talk about the misconceptions of bra fit, how to take care of your lingerie and tips for making your first bra.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Heather Givans / Quilty Box June Edition Jun 13, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Heather Givans of Crimson Tate. Located in Indianapolis, Heather is a fabric and pattern designer, store owner, wife and dog momma. During our podcast, we talk about designing her fabric collections, what is in her Quilty Box, why you don't want to be "like Pauline" and so much more.
Music by Mekanism Sound.
This episode is sponsored by Quilty Box and StoryPatches.

Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott / Episode 67 Jun 06, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott. Living in Toronto, Canada, Libs is a fabric and quilt designer, teacher, wife and mother. During the podcast, we talk about her work with textiles and the design world, her relationship to music, how she designs her quilts using a computer program and so much more.
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Andover Fabrics and Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Angela Walters / Mighty Lucky June Edition Jun 01, 2016

As part of my continuing series of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Angela Walters of Quilting is my Therapy. Living in Missouri, Angela is a longarm quilter, fabric designer, author, teacher, wife and mother. For this month, she is teaching about Quilting with Words for her design challenge. During our podcast, we talk about her teaching style, why she decided to open up a store and the importance of finishing as opposed to perfection. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Lucky Spool Media for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Blair Stocker / Episode 65 May 30, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Blair Stocker of Wise Craft Handmade. Living in Seattle, Washington, Blair is an author, upcycle artist, maker, quilter, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about how she concentrated her craft work, her thrifted stash collection and how she prepares for presentations.I hope you love the episode!

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Jack Edson / Episode 64 May 23, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Jack Edson. Living in Hamburg, New York, Jack is an art collector, self taught sewer/quilter and trained librarian. During our conversation, we talk about taking chances while making, art versus craft, gender and the inspiration behind his quilts .
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

AnneMarie Chany / Quilty Box May Edition May 16, 2016

Today's podcast guest is AnneMarie Chany of Gen X Quilters. Living in Columbus, Ohio, AnneMarie is a pattern designer, quilter, author, teacher, wife and mother. During our podcast, we talk about her modern interpretation of traditional quilts, her love of sampler quilts and her transition from engineering to quilting.
For show notes, please check out my website (craftyplanner.com/podcast).
This episode is sponsored by QuiltyBox and RJR Fabrics.
Thank you for listening!

Sarah Watts / Episode 62 May 09, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Sarah Watts of Wattsalot. Living in Atlanta, Georgia, Sarah is an illustrator, fabric designer, co-founder of Cotton + Steel, wife and mother to Pennie Pants. During our podcast, we talk about fabric hoarding, her path as an illustrator, the latest collaboration with Anna Bond and so much more. I hope you love the episode!
Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.
Special thanks to Cotton + Steel, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia for sponsoring this episode.
For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Amy Gibson / Mighty Lucky May Edition May 02, 2016

As part of my series for the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's podcast guest is Amy Gibson of Stitchery Dickory Dock. Amy is an author, quilting teacher, pattern designer, host of Craftsy's 2012 Block of the Month Club, wife and mother of four. Living in Denver, Colorado, we talk about how her seemingly disparate background experiences led to her success today, how to find your "quilt voice" and the use of contrast to create visually appealing quilts. I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky Spool Media and Fat Quarter Shop.

You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Vickie Howell / Episode 60 Apr 25, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Vickie Howell. Living in Austin, Texas, Vickie is a fiber artist, teacher, tv host, author, wife, and mother. As the host of Knitty Gritty, she helped me see fiber art as a craft for a younger generation while encouraging me to explore color. During our podcast, we talk about her definition of success, internet jealousy, her thoughts of art versus craft and how she wants to give people permission to see positivity. I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug.

You can find the show notes can be found on my website: craftyplanner.com/podcast

John Q Adams / Episode 59 Apr 18, 2016

Today's podcast guest is JQ Adams from Quilt Dad. Living in North Carolina, John is an author, pattern designer, quilter, husband and father of three children. During our podcast, we talk about how he balances a full time career and his quilting, his collaborations, and his thoughts on the quilting community.

Music by Mekanism Sound.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia.

You can find the show notes on my website: craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Jeni Baker of In Color Order / Quilty Box April podcast Apr 15, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Jeni Baker of In Color Order. Jeni is a pattern and fabric designer along with wife and mom to George, the bunny. During our podcast, we talk about her creative journey, why she is no longer designing fabric and her love of color.

Music by Mekanism Sound.

This episode is sponsored by QuiltyBox (quiltybox.com)

You can find the show notes on my website (craftyplanner.com)

Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio / Episode 57 Apr 11, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio. Living in Chicago, Illinois, Jen is garment pattern designer, maker, knitter, and wife. During our podcast, Jen and I talk about her journey to today, her advice for new designers and why being an entrepreneur is a perfect fit for her. This episode is sponsored by A Gathering of Stitches retreat, Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop. You can find notes from this episode at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Alison Glass / Mighty Lucky April Edition Apr 04, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Alison Glass. Living in Virigina, Alison is a wife, mother, author, fabric and pattern designer. During our podcast, we talk about her motto to "live in the new", how she design fabric and why sewing is important to her. I hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky Spool Media, A Gathering of Stitches retreat and Fat Quarter Shop.

You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Brandon Mably / Episode 55 Mar 28, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Brandon Mably of Kaffe Fassett Studio. Living in London, England, Brandon is a knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns and Vogue Knitting. He also designs fabric for the Kaffe Fassett Collective. During our podcast, we talk about his instinctive use of color, how he never stops learning and his positive and inspiring perspective on life.
This episode is sponsored by Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.
You can hear the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.
*Please note that the previous version omitted ten minutes at the end of the interview. This is the latest version. Thank you!*

Valori Wells / Episode 54 Mar 21, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Valori Wells. Living in Sisters, Oregon, Valori is a fabric and pattern designer along with the daughter of Jean Wells. During our podcast, Valori talks about the day to day life of a fabric designer, working with her mother, the challenges of living in the moment when you are self employed and how traveling has changed her perspective.

*This episode has been labeled explicit due to language.*

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.

You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

London Kaye / Episode 53 Mar 14, 2016

Today's podcast guest is London Kaye. She is a New York based street artist and yarn bomber. During our podcast, London and I talk about how she went from a full dance scholarship at New York University to a street artist/yarn bomber, the story behind her past projects and the passion she brings to her work.

Music by Mekanism Sound.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug.

You can find the show notes on my website: (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Violet Craft / Episode 52 Mar 07, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Violet Craft (violetcraft.com). Living in Portland, Oregon, Violet is a wife, mother, fabric and pattern designer. During our podcast, we talk about growing up with crafty grandparents, the inspiration behind her fabric and pattern collections and the importance of doing what you love.

Music by Mekanism Sound.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia.

You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Rossie Hutchinson- Mighty Lucky March Edition Feb 29, 2016

As part of my continuing series of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Rossie Hutchinson. Living outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, Rossie is an improv quilter, wife and mother to many animals. For this month, she is teaching "One Wrong Color" about using color in your work. During our podcast, we talk about crafts of self sufficiency, love of color and the importance of credit and respect in the community.
This episode is sponsored by Lucky Spool Media (luckyspool.com), Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com) and Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) Music by Mekanism Sound. You can find show notes on my website (craftyplanner.com)

Diversity in the Quilting World Panel Discussion - Episode 50 Feb 26, 2016

Today's podcast is different than any of the other episodes. It is a recording of the Diversity in the Quilting World panel discussion from Quilt Con West. Since we stripped the audio from a periscope recording, I apologize in advance for it not being the best. I still hope you will be able to enjoy the discussion. Thank you for listening.

Drew Steinbrecher / Episode 49 Feb 22, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Drew Steinbrecher. Living in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is a graphic designer, knitter and quilter. During our conversation, we talk about his crafty history, the inclusion of his Letting Go quilt in Sherri Lynn Wood's Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters and what he is working on now.

Music by Mekanism Sound.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug, the Precut Store and Sewtopia.

You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Kelle Boyd of Ann Kelle Designs / Episode 48 Feb 15, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Kelle Boyd of Ann Kelle Designs. Living in Nashville, Tennessee, she is a fabric and stationary designer. During our conversation, we explore how her childhood dreams of being a designer were revisited after a stressful work experience, how her parent's love for music influenced her Beatbox fabric line and the story behind her Girlfriends series.

This episode is sponsored by Creativebug (creativebug.com), Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com) and Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com).

Music by Mekanism Sound.
You can find the show notes (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Cal Patch / Episode 47 Feb 08, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Cal Patch. Living in upstate New York, Cal is a teacher, author, textile artist and farmer. As a maker extraordinaire, we talk about her creative journey from fashion design to today, her passion for teaching both in person and through Creativebug along with describing her perfect day.
This episode is sponsored by Textillia (textillia.com), Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com) and Creativebug (creativebug.com).
Music by Mekanism Sound.
For more information, please check out the show notes here. (craftyplanner.com/podcast)

Season Evans - Mighty Lucky February Edition Feb 01, 2016

As part of my ongoing series with the designers of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, today's guest is Season Evans. She will be teaching this month's lesson on minimal improv quilting. We talk about how she fell in love with quilting, her favorite fabrics and how she designs her quilts.
This episode is sponsored by Lucky Spool Media (luckyspool.com) and Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com).
Music by Mekanism Sound.
You can find show notes on my website (craftyplanner.com)

Frank Palmer / Episode 45 Jan 25, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Frank Palmer of Full Frontal Quilt and Dyeworks. Living in Florida, Frank owns a long arm quilting business creating unique and fun quilts. During our conversation, we talk about how each quilt tells him how they want to be quilted, the importance of fulfillment in your work and his thoughts on the recent discussions about men in the quilting industry. As a warning, there are cuss words so I have labeled the episode as explicity.

This episode is sponsored by Bill Volckening (willywonkyquilts.blogspot.com), Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) and Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com).

Music by Mekanism Sound.

You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Kathy Doughty / Episode 44 Jan 18, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession. Living in Australia, Kathy is a quilt store owner, fabric and quilt designer, teacher, wife and mother. Well known for her love of color and modern interpretations of traditional quilts, Kathy and I talk about the promise of joy with each new project, her fabric crusade for the love of brown, how she shares the permission to be "you" and so much more.

This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com), Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com) and Free Spirit Fabric (freespiritfabric.com)

Music by Mekanism Sound.

You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com).

Cristy Fincher / Episode 43 Jan 11, 2016

Today's podcast guest is Cristy Fincher of Purple Daisies Quilting.

She is a quilter, teacher and quilt designer. During the podcast, we talk about being the daughter of master quilter, Sharon Schamber, what skills she recommends for all quilters, and her thoughts on teaching.

This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) and Fat Quarter Shop (fatquartershop.com/).

Music by Mekanism Sound.

You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Krista Fleckenstein - Mighty Lucky January Edition Jan 04, 2016

Today's podcast is the first in a new series about the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club, founded by Lucky Spool Media. Our first teacher is Krista Fleckenstein of Spotted Stone and author of Beyond Cotton. During our conversation, we talk about how she has always been artistic, her award winning quilts at Quilt Con 2013 and why she is teaching others about the many uses of bias tape.

This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com).

Music by Mekanism Sound.

You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Bill Volckening / Episode 41 Dec 14, 2015

Today's podcast guest is Bill Volckening. As a self proclaimed "quilt magnet", Bill is a quilt collector, appraiser, author and exhibit curator. During our conversation, we talk about why he started collecting quilts, the beauty of imperfect quilts, his books and what he sees is the next trend in quilting.

This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) and The Modern Quilt Guild (themodernquiltguild.com/). Music by Mekanism Sound. You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

I will be taking two weeks off for the holidays. See you in the New Year!

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